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New UK PM Truss inherits economy headed for recession
New UK PM Truss inherits economy headed for recession

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss inherits an economy set to enter recession before the end of the year, with double-digit inflation forecast to soar further. An emergency budget is expected within weeks, as the Bank of England (BoE) predicts that the UK will enter a year-long recession by the end of 2022.

African players in Europe: Nigerians among the goals
African players in Europe: Nigerians among the goals

Nigerians Kelechi Iheanacho and Umar Sadiq were among the Africans who scored in the major European leagues at the weekend. Here, AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in Europe: ENGLAND KELECHI IHEANACHO (Leicester) Iheanacho had a dream start against Brighton, opening the scoring in the first minute after turning in a cross from Patson Daka.

Raila Odinga: Fifth time unlucky for Kenyan presidential hopeful
Raila Odinga: Fifth time unlucky for Kenyan presidential hopeful

Raila Amolo Odinga has spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner, but despite five attempts has never achieved his goal of becoming Kenya's president. Born on January 7, 1945, Odinga spent his early years in politics either in jail or in exile, fighting for democracy during the autocratic rule of president Daniel arap Moi.